Current Estero Wildcats interested in the Cambridge/AICE Diploma Program

Cambridge/AICE Diploma Program Eligibility Requirements

• Unweighted cumulative middle school GPA 3.00 minimum
• Level 3 or higher on the most recent F.A.S.T. ELA assessment
• Level 3 or higher on the most recent B.E.S.T. Math assessment

 Current EHS students Cambridge/AICE Program Application (pdf)

• Complete the Current EHS student Cambridge/AICE Program Application and email it to the EHS Cambridge Coordinator, Carolyn Hutto at [email protected] (email link)
• Include two letters of recommendation from current core (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) with the application.*Deadline to submit for 24-25 school year is May 31st. *Application must be submitted by deadline to be considered.

Additional application requirements for students NEW to Lee County Public Schools

• A new student is an enrollee from another Florida county, from outside of the State of Florida, or from outside of the country. Lee County Charter, Private or Homeschool students are considered current Lee County Students.
• End of the year report cards for the past two years and current report card, if applicable.
• A copy of the most recent state or national norm referenced test results demonstrating a percentile ranking equitable to the Lee County student requirement.
• Copy of Student Enrollment zone application receipt. 

Cambridge/AICE Application Process (new process)

Advanced Studies Program Application - Tutorial Video (link)

 Important Dates:

• January 16, 2024 - January 26, 2024: Applications must be completed in FOCUS for the appropriate school(s) in your residential zone .  
• February 15, 2024: In Focus, parent(s)/guardian(s) can view their student's 'acceptance' or "denial' into a magnet program. A student may receive acceptance from more than one school/program.
• February 15, 2024 - February 23, 2024: Parent(s)/guardian(s) must indicate their student's final decision in Focus either to 'select' or decline' enrollment in only one magnet program of study.  *Any student accepted into a magnet program will not be officially enrolled into the corresponding school in his/her zone until they 'select' their final decision.

Please note: Parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete a student enrollment application with The School District of Lee County. Enrollment applications are submitted via the Focus parent portal or in person at the Student Enrollment Office. When submitted in Focus, the parent/guardian will have the opportunity to print a receipt for their records. Parent(s)/guardian(s) of students attending a private or charter school will need to visit Student Enrollment to register and enroll, complete the enrollment application, and obtain the enrollment receipt.

   Helpful Links:

    Tutorial Video link to Advanced Studies Program Application (YouTube link) - will show you how to complete the process and apply for the Cambridge/AICE Program.